Writers of the North
Writers of the North
WRITERS Of The NORTH
For the Aspiring Voice

The craft of writing meets Mastery.

Encouraging debut and established authors in the North of England and elsewhere to perfect their craft.

Most writing communities focus on basic networking.

We focus on the
elevation of your craft.

Our Approach

The Mastery Protocol.

01

Learn.

Immerse yourself in workshops and masterclasses led by established authors who have successfully navigated the publishing industry.

02

Refine.

Subject your manuscript to rigorous editorial assessments. Break down pacing, tone, and structure to forge a truly magnetic story.

03

Connect.

Join a disciplined community of peers and mentors in the North of England, creating a foundation for a sustainable literary career.

Editorial Assessment
Refining Your Voice

Refine Your Manuscript to its Most Potent Form.

We help both fiction and non-fiction authors. Our editorial assessments offer detailed reports with advice on your genre, plot and structure, voice, style, pace and tension, setting and characterisation, as well as the novel's commercial appeal.

  • Manuscript assessments

    Get a 3,500-word editorial report.

  • Receive feedback that will elevate your work

  • Discuss your report with your editor over email

  • Receive your report in four weeks

    May be temporarily extended to six weeks during busy periods.

Book an Assessment
The Festival Calendar

Upcoming Events

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Leeds Writing Festival 2026 seminar

5 Sept 2026

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Leeds Writing Festival 2026

A full day of seminars, workshops, and masterclasses led by established authors.

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